Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2010
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smew Mergellus albellus | LC | winter | 1998-2000 | 1,700 individuals | C2 |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 2007-2009 | 200-250 males | C1 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | passage | 2008 | 7,000 individuals | C2 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | passage | 2004-2008 | 20,000 individuals | C4 |
Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
For more information about the IBA assessment process and criteria please click here
| Most recent IBA monitoring assessment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment | Threat score (pressure) | Condition score (state) | Action score (response) |
| 2008 | high | not assessed | low |
| Was the whole site covered? | Yes | State assessed by | unset |
| Accuracy of information | medium | ||
| Threats to the site (pressure) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threat Level 1 | Threat Level 2 | Timing | Scope | Severity | Result |
| Biological resource use | fishing & harvesting aquatic resources - unintentional effects: large scale | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Biological resource use | hunting & collecting terrestrial animals - intentional use (species being assessed is the target) | likely in short term (within 4 years) | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Biological resource use | hunting & collecting terrestrial animals - persecution/control | likely in long term (beyond 4 years) | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Climate change and severe weather | habitat shifting and alteration | likely in long term (beyond 4 years) | small area/few individuals (<10%) | no or imperceptible deterioration | low |
| Energy production and mining | mining and quarrying | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Energy production and mining | renewable energy | likely in short term (within 4 years) | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Human intrusions and disturbance | recreational activities | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Invasive and other problematic species and genes | invasive non-native/alien species/diseases - unspecified species | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | slow but significant deterioration | medium |
| Natural system modifications | dams & water management/use - dams (size unknown) | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | high |
| Pollution | agricultural & forestry effluents - type unknown/unrecorded | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | high |
| Pollution | domestic & urban waste water - type unknown/unrecorded | happening now | majority/most of area/population (50-90%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | high |
| Residential and commercial development | commercial and industrial development | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | slow but significant deterioration | low |
| Residential and commercial development | housing and urban areas | happening now | small area/few individuals (<10%) | slow but significant deterioration | low |
| Residential and commercial development | tourism and recreation areas | happening now | some of area/population (10-49%) | moderate to rapid deterioration | high |
| Conservation actions taken at site (response) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Designation | Management Planning | Conservation Action | Result |
| Most of site (50-90%) covered (including the most critical parts for important bird species) | No management plan exists but the management planning process has begun | Substantive conservation measures are being implemented but these are not comprehensive and are limited by resources and capacity | low |
Protection status:
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Słowiński Park Narodowy | Park Narodowy | 32,320 | protected area overlaps with site | 18,618 |
| Slowinski National Park (Slowinski Park Narodowy) | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 32,744 | protected area overlaps with site | 18,247 |
| Slowinski | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve | 20,790 | protected area overlaps with site | 19,500 |
| Slowinska Site | Baltic Sea Protected Area (Helcom) | 194,388 | protected area overlaps with site | 110 |
| Slowinska Site | Baltic Sea Protected Area (Helcom) | 32,104 | protected area overlaps with site | 18,650 |
| Slowinska Site | Baltic Sea Protected Area (Helcom) | 32,104 | protected area overlaps with site | 110 |
| Przybrzeżne wody Bałtyku | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 194,627 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Przybrzezne Wody Baltyku | Baltic Sea Protected Area (HELCOM) | 211,741 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Pobrzeże Słowińskie | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 21,819 | protected area overlaps with site | 19,500 |
| Ostoja Słowińska | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 32,955 | protected area overlaps with site | 19,500 |
| Ostoja Slowinska | Baltic Sea Protected Area (HELCOM) | 32,744 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Bagna Izbickie | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 786 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Bagna Izbickie | Rezerwat Przyrody | 846 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | |
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | |
| Coastline | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2020) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Slowinska Site. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 03/08/2020.
